Atlas of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: Beers, 1878) p. 5

RALPH CANINE

Canine, Ralph -- was born in Pa Dec 3, 1789 and moved to Mercer Co, KY with his parents, 1794. Married Margaret Warmon 1808. Children: Peter, deceased; John, deceased; Richard, deceased; William; Martha Ann (Mrs. Jackson Clark), deceased; James W, deceased; Tyna J. (Mrs. Harper), deceased; Catherine E (Mrs. W. Clore), deceased; Cornelius L; Margaret, deceased and JJ. Mr. Canine settled on Sec. 24 of this township, Jan 19, 1826. Mrs. Margaret Canine died Nov 3, 1863. Mr. Canine became a member of the church at the age of 27; was ordained a deacon in Ky and in 1826 when Union Baptist (Old School) Church was organized at his residence in this county, he was appointed Deacon which office he still holds. His second marriage took place July 23, 1867 to Elizabeth Ann Vancleve and at present resides with his son, JJ Canine.

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